What was the Canudos War (1896-1897)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A conflict between the army and a community of settlers led by Antônio Conselheiro in Bahia
- Step 1: Euclides da Cunha described the campaign in Os Sertões.
Answer
A conflict between the army and a community of settlers led by Antônio Conselheiro in Bahia.
Why not the others: The sailors' revolt was the Revolta da Chibata in 1910.
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